7 foundations that Bollywood’s best makeup artists can’t get enough of

Still struggling with which foundation to add to your makeup kit? Here, we enlist the help of the most popular celebrity makeup artists in Bollywood to help you out with their favourites

You’ve heard everyone talk about just how important it is to get your base makeup right. Even the most beautiful smoky eye will look drab if it’s not supported by the right kind of concealing and foundation—comprising of the most effective products and the correct method of application. We’ve already given you a complete guide to shopping for foundation and a list of brands that cater to a large variety of skin tones, and now, we roped in the experts—who work with the likes of Alia Bhatt and Priyanka Chopra Jonas regularly—to give you their picks of the best foundations they’ve come across. Considering they work with celebrities who get photographed almost every other day, it’s safe to say that they use the best products possible for the cleanest, smoothest finish. Scroll ahead to find out about the seven foundations that Bollywood’s best makeup wizards love swatching and blending. PS: if you’re new to foundation as a makeup category, have a look at our 101 guide here before you read ahead.

Giorgio Armani Beauty Maestro Fusion Makeup Foundation

Dior Diorskin Star Studio Makeup Liquid Foundation

“My favourite foundation is the Diorskin Star. I love the dewiness and close-to-skin finish it gives.” – Mitali Vakil

Kevyn Aucoin Sensual Skin Enhancer

“This is my favourite foundation. A tiny bit of this multitasking base can be mixed with face creams or oils and is a dream to blend. Plus, it lasts forever without creasing or flaking. It literally covers any [sort of] imperfection, keeping the luminosity of skin [intact].” – Anu Kaushik

“Every makeup artist in the world will swear by the Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Foundation. Yes it’s great, but yes it’s also massively expensive and not ideal for all Indian skin tones. However, there are equally great foundations out there that are ideal for all types of Indian skin tones. I’m hugely impressed by Nykaa’s Skingenius Sculpting & Hydrating Foundation. Sometimes I use Make Up For Ever and sometimes I use Nykaa. Nobody has spotted the difference so far, which says it all.” – Florian Hurel

Dior Backstage Face & Body Foundation

“My favourite foundation right now is the Dior Backstage Foundation. It’s a face and body foundation with a sheer finish. It’s also buildable, which makes it a great option for problem skin. It’s also long lasting, and the line has a shade for every skin tone.” – Subhash Vagal

“It’s light, luminous and long-lasting. It doesn’t oxidise on the skin, looks fresh even after hours of application, is hydrating, non-drying and not too heavy or pasty.” – Mallika Bhat

Giorgio Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation

“My favourite, and the one most Bollywood actors love, is the Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation. It’s fantastic and as the name says, feels like silk and gives a natural, luminous glow. It stays put whether it’s the day or night, has a buildable coverage that looks radiant and natural, and it leaves skin looking smooth with a velvet finish. It doesn’t cake up at all either.” – Ojas Rajani